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Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in applying to volunteer with us at Cambridge Citizens Advice.

There are three pages to the form on this page:

  1.  Volunteer Application. This section is for you tell us who you are, why you want to volunteer and how we can help you volunteer.
  2. Diversity Monitoring Information. This sections helps us to understand the background of people who want to volunteer with us. This sections is mandatory but you may withhold any information you do not wish to share. The information you choose to share will be separated from your application and will not be used to determine the outcome of your application.
  3. Declaration and Submission. Please note that your application will not be submitted until you have pressed ‘Submit’ on the final page.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and we hope you’ll be volunteering with us soon!

Volunteer Application Form
  • Volunteer Application Form
  • Diversity Monitoring Information Form
  • Declaration and Submission
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Personal Details

House number/name and street name
City
Postcode

About You

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For example, talking to people face to face or on the phone, IT skills, helping people learn, speaking / writing in a language other than English or Welsh, British Sign Language, good verbal / written communication skills, problem solving, co-ordinating teams, social media skills, etc.
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For example, employment, work experience, volunteering, community activity (involvement in tenants’ associations, school activities, support groups), caring for children, other relatives or friends, classes, training courses etc.
Please indicate which day(s) you would be available to volunteer:
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Is there anything about you that we need to know or need to treat sensitively? Do you have any specific needs you would like us to take into account e.g. mobility, childcare responsibilities? All information is treated in the strictest confidence.

References

Please give the names and contact details of two people, who know you in a work related, academic or professional capacity. This could be an employer, teacher, tutor, a colleague, or former-colleague where you have worked or volunteered before. It could also be someone who knows you well (but not a member of your family). They will be contacted after a successful interview.

Reference 1

Name
Name
First
Last
House number/name and street name
City
Postcode

Reference 2

Name
Name
First
Last
House number/name and street name
City
Postcode

Criminal convictions

Having a criminal record is not in itself a barrier to volunteering, and we will only take relevant convictions or sexual offences into account. Our policy is in place to make sure ex-offenders are treated fairly. We consider each offence individually, looking at issues like risk to the client, how long ago it took place, the circumstances and whether they are relevant to the volunteer role. 

Anyone with a caution or conviction for a sexual offence against a child or vulnerable adult is considered unsuitable to volunteer.

Have you had any previous convictions not regarded as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
For more information see: http://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/a-simple-guide-to-the-roa/

Entitlement to work or volunteer in the UK

If you are not a UK or Irish citizen, it’s important you check you are permitted to volunteer or carry out ‘unpaid work’ in addition to your main reason for entering the country, to avoid jeopardising your visa status. 

If you cannot find the answer clearly on your immigration documentation, contact the UK Border Agency (www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk) 

EU/EEA nationals from other countries are entitled to volunteer if they have one of the following statuses to volunteer:

  • Pre-settled status
  • Settled status

A visa status that allows volunteering (as outlined on the NCVO website: www.knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/your-team/volunteers/recruiting/volunteers-from-overseas)

Previous Clients

Former clients can, and do, make excellent volunteers in a range of roles and having been a recent user of our services isn't necessarily a barrier to volunteering. 

Please note that due to conflict of interest, we are unable to accept applications from people who have used our service within the last 6 months. You are welcome to apply at a later date, but there must be a 6 month gap from when you last accessed our advice service.

Have have you used the services of Cambridge & District CAB within the last 6 months?
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